MEDICAL SUB-SPECIALIST: PAEDIATRICS NEONATOLOGY: GRADE1- 3 in DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – Free State. Closing date: 08 May 2026.
Circular Post No
13/214
Job Ref Number
H/M/33/2026
Centre
Univeristas Academic Hospital: Bloemfontein
Salary
Grade 1: R1 341 855 – R1 422 810 per annum
Requirements
Matric and appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatrics (Paediatric Neonatology). Current registration with the HPCSA (2026/2027). Be a South African Citizen or a permanent resident. Experience. Grade 1: No experience after registration with the HPCSA AS Medical Specialist in Paediatric Neonatology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Neonatology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Oncology. Knowledge and skills: Experience in clinical sub-specialty care services around the field of Paediatric Neonatology. Experience in academic teaching and learning to undergraduate (medical students) and postgraduate (registrars) students. Institutional and departmental administrative and leadership duties. Knowledge of Public Service Legislative, policies and procedure. Excellent time management, written and verbal communication skills and report writing skills. Good interpersonal skills with colleagues and other departments. Honesty, integrity and high work ethic.
Duties
Provide specialised diagnostic and therapeutic services in Paediatric Neonatology. Manage complex and referred cases that require advanced knowledge beyond general practice. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans. Participate in clinical ward rounds, outpatient consultations and evidence-based practice. Conduct clinical audits, mortality, morbidity and monitoring and evaluating relevant clinical effectiveness indicators. Teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. Develop and deliver lectures, tutorials and bedside teaching session. Supervise clinical training and mentor junior doctors in research and professional development. Participate in curriculum design and evaluation within the academic institution. Conduct and publish original research relevant to Paediatric Neonatology. Apply for research funding and collaborate with national and international partners. Promote a culture of inquiry and evidencebased medicine among trainees and colleagues. Present finding at academic conferences and contribute to the development of clinical guidelines. Assist in planning and evaluating clinical services to improve patient outcomes. Participate in departmental meetings, hospital committees and policy development. May hold leadership roles as Head of Paediatric Neonatology, Clinical Supervisor or Research Coordinator.
Enquiries
Dr N.E Tabane: Tel No: (051) 401 2591
Applications
https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment
Notes
Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form. “Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form will be effective which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered.” Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required for being considered for this SMS post prior to appointment. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and assessments at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate must disclose to the Head of Department particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the Head of Department within three months from the date of assumption of duty. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The recommended candidate(s) for OSD production posts MUST submit endorsed service certificates from the previous employer and endorsed Persal service records where applicable within 2 days of accepting the offer. The Department does not accept applications via fax or email. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employment offer to successful candidate will be subject to verified educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship check, reference checks and security vetting. Please note: Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan OTHER POSTS
Original Text
POST 13/214 : MEDICAL SUB-SPECIALIST: PAEDIATRICS NEONATOLOGY: GRADE1- 3 REF NO: H/M/33/2026 SALARY : Grade 1: R1 341 855 – R1 422 810 per annum Grade 2: R1 531 032 – R1 623 609 per annum Grade 3: R1 773 222 – R2 212 680 per annum all -inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that be structured in terms of the applicable rules, Medical Aid (Optional) Employee must meet the prescribed requirements. CENTRE : Univeristas Academic Hospital: Bloemfontein REQUIREMENTS : Matric and appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatrics (Paediatric Neonatology). Current registration with the HPCSA (2026/2027). Be a South African Citizen or a permanent resident. Experience. Grade 1: No experience after registration with the HPCSA AS Medical Specialist in Paediatric Neonatology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Neonatology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Oncology. Knowledge and skills: Experience in clinical sub-specialty care services around the field of Paediatric Neonatology. Experience in academic teaching and learning to undergraduate (medical students) and postgraduate (registrars) students. Institutional and departmental administrative and leadership duties. Knowledge of Public Service Legislative, policies and procedure. Excellent time management, written and verbal communication skills and report writing skills. Good interpersonal skills with colleagues and other departments. Honesty, integrity and high work ethic. DUTIES : Provide specialised diagnostic and therapeutic services in Paediatric Neonatology. Manage complex and referred cases that require advanced knowledge beyond general practice. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans. Participate in clinical ward rounds, outpatient consultations and evidence-based practice. Conduct clinical audits, mortality, morbidity and monitoring and evaluating relevant clinical effectiveness indicators. Teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. Develop and deliver lectures, tutorials and bedside teaching session. Supervise clinical training and mentor junior doctors in research and professional development. Participate in curriculum design and evaluation within the academic institution. Conduct and publish original research relevant to Paediatric Neonatology. Apply for research funding and collaborate with national and international partners. Promote a culture of inquiry and evidencebased medicine among trainees and colleagues. Present finding at academic conferences and contribute to the development of clinical guidelines. Assist in planning and evaluating clinical services to improve patient outcomes. Participate in departmental meetings, hospital committees and policy development. May hold leadership roles as Head of Paediatric Neonatology, Clinical Supervisor or Research Coordinator. ENQUIRIES : Dr N.E Tabane: Tel No: (051) 401 2591 APPLICATIONS : Applications to be done at: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment